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St. Mary’s Assumption holds annual Mission Mass

On Thursday, October 15th our annual Mission Mass was held at St. Mary’s Assumption School. Fr. Dan Schwebs was the celebrant. Deacon Kelly gave the homily. Also present was Miriam Haverline, Education Coordinator for the Pontifical Mission Societies. At the end of the Liturgy there was an induction service for the student mission moderators. Faculty mission moderator is Mrs. Evelyn Owens.

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Pictured in first row: Andrew Skutack, Abby Lazecki, Zachary Kane, and Elizabeth Frederick. Row two: Courtney June and Angelina Falcone. Row three: Mrs. Evelyn Owens, Tommy Lewis, Bobby Costello, Abigail Franklin Giana Tondora, Deacon Kelly and Miriam Haverline.

Mass

Our next school Mass will be held on Thursday, November 5th at 10:30 a.m. Fourth grade will be preparing the celebration. Everyone is invited to join us.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parents, in Wednesday’s envelope there was a form for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Conferences are on November 10, 2009. Please complete the Conference form and return it to school by Monday, November 2nd.

Fall Festival

The Fall Festival was a huge success. I want to thank all the families and friends of St. Mary’s Assumption School for all their hard work in planning, preparing, and working the event. It just does not seem like enough to just to say thank you. I would like to extend a special thanks to Holly Frederick, HSO president and all the chairpersons. This fun event brought everyone together through their initial efforts. I continue to be astounded at the talented and generous nature that the entire SMA community expresses each day. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. If anyone would like to contact me for any reason please do so. I always look forward to hearing from you. gohkozickm@hotmail.com.

Winter Uniforms

Winter uniforms need to be worn beginning on Monday, November 2nd. Review the uniform requirements with your son and/or daughter. Belts and ties must be worn daily. Sneakers are allowed only on gym day. Students must be in their complete uniform daily. Boots are not allowed to be worn during the school day. Students who wear boots must change into their school shoes during school. Students who are repeatedly out of uniform will receive a detention notice. Thank you for your continued cooperation.

Open House

This Sunday, November 1st, Holy Redeemer High School will hold its Open House from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Tours will be given during these hours and at 2:30 pm there will be a presentation. This will give the children and their parents an opportunity to tour the high school. The faculty and administration will be on hand to answer any questions that your may have. Holy Redeemer High School is located at 159 S. Pennsylvania Blvd., Wilkes-Barre. For more information please call 829-2424 or visit their web site at www.holyredeemerhs.org.

Play

Holy Redeemer High School will be presenting the play Godspell. On Thursday, November 12th grades 6, 7 and 8 will be attending a special presentation for the grade schools. The bus will depart from St. Mary’s at 8:15 am and the students should return prior to lunch. The high school students will perform for the general public on Friday, November 13th and Saturday, November 14th. Both shows will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Holy Redeemer High School Auditorium.

Placement Test

The 8th grade students of St. Mary’s Assumption School will be taking the Holy Redeemer High School placement test in the near future. The test will be given during regular school hours. The placement test will be given to the general public on Saturday, December 12 at 9:00 a.m. Snow date will be December 19th.

Diocesan Annual Appeal

The annual Appeal contributions you make can be used in the Catholic Schools if you check off the box on the back of the pledge card before mailing your contribution. It is very important for our SMA parents to contribute to this very worthwhile collection. The Catholic School parents believe in Catholic Education and your contribution will reflect that belief. Thank you for your efforts.

Box Tops and Soup Labels

Please continue to save these labels. Ask your friends and neighbors to help out, also. Every little bit helps. The school receives $0.10 for every Box Top. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated by the children.